DCH 147 The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen
and Families Association - Forces Help
MEMORANDUM
DCH 147
| To:
| Francene Graham
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| From:
| Brigadier W E Shackell
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| CC:
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| Date:
| 21 June 2004
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| Ref:
| WES/RR |
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Draft charities bill
1. We are in general content with the
Charities Bill but we have 2 main concerns these are:
a. Trading
b. Charity Commission co-ordination
for UK Charities
2. Trading. The Consultation
Paper indicated that Charities would be allowed to trade without
the necessity to set up separate Companies. This concession was
welcomed as it would do away with the requirement for separate
accounts, registering with Companies House, separate audits and
other expenses. This however has been excluded from the Draft
Bill. The Committee is asked to review the aspect of Trading.
3. Charity Commission co-ordination
for UK wide Charities. The Draft Bill only applies to England
and Wales. As a UK wide Charity with a Head Office in London,
may the Charity Commissioner for England and Wales be designated
as Lead Commissioner to avoid any requirement for registration
in Scotland and Northern Ireland and for separate accounting and
reporting arrangements.
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